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A friend to former president Mugabe and mediator in the transition, Father Fidelis Mukonori has spoken out on what transpired during Mugabe's resignation. Speaking to the press, he described the moment when Mugabe seemingly glowed after signing his resign

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Meanwhile S&P's decision to downgrade South Africa's local currency debt sent the rand tumbling. However, Moody's decision to only place South Africa on review for a downgrade may have prevented a larger sell-off in the currency. The rand weakened 2 perce

Former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe and his family have been granted full immunity. It's part of his agreement to step down last week. The move has largely been welcomed by Zimbabweans -- many of whom still remember the good Mugabe did. CGTN's Farai

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Zimbabweans in South Africa are still celebrating Robert Mugabe's resignation. Many have started already planning their return home. However they're being advised to be aware of the challenges that lie ahead. CGTN's Sumitra Nydoo reports

In Zimbabwe, former finance minister, Ignatius Chombo, is set to appeal his bail decision in the Harare High Court on Tuesday. On Monday, the magistrate denied Chombo bail -- claiming he is a flight risk. The court is also concerned that the former minist

French President Emmanuel Macron is on a three-day trip to West Africa. He arrived in Burkina Faso's capital -- Ouagadougou -- on Monday night and was received by President Roch Marc Kabore. During his visit, Macron is hoping to boost France's regional in

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Robert Mugabe has resigned as Zimbabwe's President. The 93 year old leader, who has led the country for nearly 4 decades, has given up the reigns shortly after Zimbabwe's parliament began an impeachment process against him.

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